When CFM presenter Robbie Dee wakes up on Christmas Day morning his house will be "bonkers" - but in a good way.

"It will be an early call," the dad-of-two told the News & Star.

Robbie, who is dad to youngsters Oliver and Sophie, is eagerly awaiting the arrival of Father Christmas.

He said: "My house on Christmas Day is bonkers but in an excited way.

"Being in panto means by Christmas Day we've usually had about 20 performances and I am usually exhausted.

"Oliver and Sophie will get their sacks that Santa has left them at the end of their beds and carry them downstairs aided by myself and my wife Karen.

"Sometimes the four of us will put our dressing gowns on - but sometimes there isn't time for that.

"The lounge is usually covered in paper and it's my job to sort the clear up operation. I grab a bin liner and keep things tidy.

"We try to take things slow so they appreciate each gift and not just open it and toss it to one side.

"We are always telling them how lucky they are. Some children - and there are about 7,000 in Cumbria and South West Scotland - don't get any presents on Christmas Day and that's why we have a joint Mission Christmas toy appeal between CFM and the News & Star to try and sort that.

"No child should have to go without on Christmas Day and we urge every reader to buy one more gift and make a child smile on the big day.

"We explain to Oliver and Sophie that some children don't get gifts.

"It may be that they come from disadvantaged homes or they are living in unfortunate circumstances where a parent may be suffering from drug addiction or alcoholism."

The Toy Appeal has been running for several years now and is a phenomenal success.

"People are very generous," said Robbie.

"To think that some children wake up without a gift in 2017 is unreal.

"We want to change that.

"Meanwhile, top of Oliver's list this year is a deluxe nerf gun and Sophie would like her first big bike.

"They have been good this year so hopefully Santa will grant their wishes."

People across Cumbria are being urged to do their bit.

Cash For Kids is supported by the News & Star Toy Appeal, which has a network of collection points across the north and west of the county.

Along with CFM, it's our mission to ensure more than 7,000 children who might otherwise go without have presents to open on Christmas morning.

It's a goal that we hope you will help us achieve by adding an extra gift to your shopping list this year.